CareerPlan

Research Associate, Bioanalytical and Biochemistry

Palo Alto, CA, USAFull-time$60k–$86k2026-08-11 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and conduct independent laboratory experiments to support R&D, regulatory, and legal projects in bioanalytical and biochemistry.

Role type

Research Associate, Bioanalytical and Biochemistry

Builds

Quantitative enzyme activity assays, reliable data, and analytical methods for engineered biocatalysts

Domain

Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry

Required skills

Western blotting, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Ouchterlony immunodiffusion, protein analysis, protein purification, assay development, enzyme kinetics, method validation, workflow optimization, HPLC, UPLC, mass spectrometry, ion chromatography, NMR, FTIR, circular dichroism

Preferred skills

Experience with analytical instruments, troubleshooting technical challenges, data reporting

Technologies

HPLC, UPLC, MS, IC, NMR, FTIR, CD

Responsibilities

Design and conduct laboratory experiments independently, perform immunologically based analytical methods, support protein analysis and purification, develop and implement analytical methods, build quantitative enzyme activity assays, troubleshoot technical challenges and optimize workflows, transform complex scientific data into reports

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC